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-===== GOLDEN RULES =====+===== THE RULES OF SUNDERING SHADOWS =====
  
 These rules have been put in place to make the game fair and enjoyable for These rules have been put in place to make the game fair and enjoyable for
 everyone. If you notice something that may be illegal, or if you encounter a everyone. If you notice something that may be illegal, or if you encounter a
-dispute with another player or staff-member, contact the law team at +dispute with another player or staff-member, contact the law team via the <lawmail> command.
-admin@sunderingshadows.com or via the <lawmail> command.+
  
 By playing this game you confirm that you are above 18 years of age, and that By playing this game you confirm that you are above 18 years of age, and that
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 them. them.
  
-**Rule 1:** Be kind and respectful+====Rule 1: Be kind and respectful ====
  
-This is a game, and we can settle/adjudicate all disagreements amicably. Though +This is a game, and we can settle/adjudicate all disagreements amicably. Always be considerate out of character (OOC) and on the game [[line_use|lines]].
-the game allows you to roleplay an evil character, always be considerate out of +
-character (OOC). Be kind and respectful to other players and staff. This also +
-applies to the lines, see <line use>.+
    
-**Rule 2:** We are a roleplaying MUD+==== Rule 2: We are a roleplaying MUD ====
  
-  * When interacting with the game world, you are expected to stay in character (IC) whenever possible to increase immersion. Keep your environment in mind and act accordingly.  +You are expected to stay in character (IC) whenever possible to increase immersion and adhere to our settings guide.
-  * Roleplay in accordance with your stats, skills and alignment.+
  
-**Rule 3:** Speak (write) English. Avoid using modern abbreviations.+  * Keep your environment in mind and act accordingly. 
 +  * Roleplay in accordance with your stats, skills, class, race, and resonance. 
 +  * All characters are to be played as adults, both physically and mentally. Even if your race matures faster than the human standard, you are still an adult.
  
-**Rule 4:** Any scripts, triggers, etc., that automate gameplay are illegal.+==== Rule 3: Write in English ==== 
 +When roleplaying, please refrain from using modern abbreviations (//such as lol, brb, idk, etc.//) and words/idioms that would not make sense in a fantasy setting (//"big as a truck", "Christ almighty", etc.//) Consider using world specific idioms instead, such as //"big as a minotaur"//, //"messy as a goblin's nest"//, //"by the Weaver's Wrath"//, etc. Besides that, the language used on Sundering Shadows is contemporary English.   
 +==== Rule 4: Exploiting Bugs and Gameplay Automation ====
  
-**Rule 5:** Antagonistic actions may only occur between characters who have dropped their NOPK flag.+Please report bugs and avoid gameplay automation:
  
-See <pk rules>, <post pk rules> and <nopk>.+  * Any scripts, triggers, etc., that automate gameplay are illegal. 
 +  * Do not exploit bugs or mechanics. If something seems broken, report it via our [[reporting_bugs_typos_and_ideas|game]] command.
  
-You are required to write a <pkmail> in the following circumstances: +==== Rule 5: Antagonistic and the NOPK flag ====
-  +
-  * When you are involved in, or witness, a player vs player event, regardless of the outcome. +
-  * When you commit, or are involved in, an action that makes you wanted in a city, even if that action was unintentional. +
-  * When you place a bounty on someone.+
  
-This applies even if you have a NOPK flag or choose to invoke the <fade away> +Antagonistic actions may only occur between characters who have dropped their NOPK flag. Antagonistic actions are defined as any action that purposefully provokes or annoys another character. Examples include but are not limited to: Verbal insults or threats, snitching, breaking city laws, emoting offensive actions, invasion of privacy, stealing from other players, scrying, being in a shapeshifted form, bringing an animal into a civilized area, and using dangerous, harmful and/or disruptive spells/abilities. 
-rule.+ 
 +See [[nopk]] for rules on how to roleplay with a nopk flag. 
 + 
 +==== Rule 6: ERP Consent ====
  
-**Rule 6:** Sexual encounters require the OOC consent of all players involved. +Sexual encounters require the OOC consent of all players involved, and must take place in private.
    
   * Consent must be obtained before the scene starts.   * Consent must be obtained before the scene starts.
   * Consent may be withdrawn at any time without question. It must be complied with.   * Consent may be withdrawn at any time without question. It must be complied with.
   * All participating characters must be adult members of their race.   * All participating characters must be adult members of their race.
 +  * Involved characters also include bystanders.
  
-**Rule 7:** Respect all Fade to Black requests immediately.+==== Rule 7: Fade to Black ====
  
-This also applies to fade away requests and withdrawal of consent. See <fade to +Respect all Fade to Black requests immediately.
-black> and <fade away>.+
  
-**Rule 8:** Multiple characters (alts) are allowed under the following conditions:+This also applies to fade away requests and withdrawal of consent. See [[fade_to_black|fade to 
 +black]] and [[fade_away|fade away]]. 
 + 
 +==== Rule 8: Multiple characters ====
  
   * You may only have one alt logged on at any given time.    * You may only have one alt logged on at any given time. 
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   * If one of your alts is involved in a PK, you must play that alt exclusively for the next seven days, until the situation has been resolved, or until it is killed in a PK.   * If one of your alts is involved in a PK, you must play that alt exclusively for the next seven days, until the situation has been resolved, or until it is killed in a PK.
   
-See <alts> for more information and clarification.+See [[alts]] for more information and clarification. 
 + 
 +==== Rule 9: Out of Game Communication ====
  
-**Rule 9:** Out of game (OG) collaboration and communication is allowed under the+Out of game (OOG) collaboration and communication is allowed under the
 following conditions: following conditions:
  
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   * Do not use information gained by OOC means in your RP, or act upon OOC knowledge IC.   * Do not use information gained by OOC means in your RP, or act upon OOC knowledge IC.
  
-**Rule 10:** Using this game as a medium to conduct illegal activities is strictly+==== Rule 10: Illegal Activities Are Forbidden ==== 
 + 
 +Using this game as a medium to conduct illegal activities is strictly
 forbidden. forbidden.
  
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 In addition to these rules, you are expected to know and abide by the rules In addition to these rules, you are expected to know and abide by the rules
-listed in <pk rules>, <post pk rules>, <nopk>, and <line use>.+listed in [[pk_rules|pk rules]], [[post_pk_rules|post pk rules]], [[nopk]], and [[line_use|line use]].
  
 Failure to comply with the rules will result in punishment and repeat offenders Failure to comply with the rules will result in punishment and repeat offenders
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 ===== PK RULES ===== ===== PK RULES =====
 + 
 +PK (player killing) encompasses any player vs player (PvP) scenario. Read the below carefully before engaging in PK.
  
-PK (player killing) encompasses any player vs player (PvP) scenario, not only +Refer to <post PK rules> for how to proceed after a PK and check out our handy 
-those that lead to a death. These rules have been put in place to make the game +list of pk commands. 
-fairer and more enjoyable for those that participate in player vs player events. +  
-Read them carefully before engaging in PK. Refer to <post PK rules> for how to +**Rule 11:** Engaging in PK is optional
-proceed after a PK.+
  
-By playing this game you confirm that you have read and understood the below +New characters have a NOPK flag that protects them from aggressive characters. 
-rules and agree to act in compliance with them.+To opt into PK, turn the flag off with the <set> command.
  
-====PRIOR TO PK==== +Note that:
- +
-**Rule 1: Engaging in PK is optional** +
- +
-New characters have a NOPK flag that protects them from aggressive characters. +
-To opt into PK, turn the flag off (help set). When you turn this flag off, you +
-signal to the player base that you are ready to engage in hostile roleplay. See +
-<NOPK> for rules on how to roleplay with a NOPK flag.+
  
 +  * Some <races>, known as PK races, have their flag turned off by default and should be chosen with care.
   * The Grace flag from recent login functions as a NOPK flag for its duration.   * The Grace flag from recent login functions as a NOPK flag for its duration.
 +  * An avatar may require that you turn your NOPK flag off if you wish to participate in their plot.
  
-PK races (<races>) have their flag turned off by default and should be chosen +See <NOPK> for rules on how to roleplay with a nopk flag. 
-with care. Non-PK races who are not in an active conflict and wish to have their +
-NOPK flag restored, can contact a member of staff (<avatarmail>). +
-  +
-**Rule 2: Antagonistic actions**+
  
-Antagonistic actions are defined as any action that purposefully provokes or 
-annoys another character. Examples include but are not limited to: Verbal 
-insults or threats, snitching, breaking city laws, emoting offensive actions, 
-invasion of privacy, stealing from other players, scrying, being in a 
-shapeshifted form, bringing an animal into a civilized area, and using 
-dangerous, harmful and/or disruptive spells/abilities. 
    
-  +**Rule 12:** Keep it IC
-**Rule 3: Keep it IC**+
  
-Do your best to keep PK in character (IC) and off the channels and try to +Do your best to keep PK in character (IC) and off the channels and resolve any 
-resolve any IC conflict in an IC manner. +IC conflict in an IC manner.
-  * Ensure that your character has an IC reason for engaging in the PK. If possible, roleplay hostility and conflict before resorting to violence. +
-  * Race alone is only considered a valid reason if the intended opponent belongs to a PK-race or is in a dangerous shapeshifted form. +
-  * Do not act on information gained via OOC channels.+
  
-====DURING A PK====+  * Ensure that your character has an IC reason for engaging in the PK. 
 +  * Roleplay hostility and conflict before resorting to violence. 
 +  * Race alone is only considered a valid reason if the intended opponent 
 +  * belongs to a PK race or is in a dangerous shapeshifted form. 
 +  * Do not act on information gained via OOC channels. 
 +  
 +**Rule 13:** Show OOC consideration
  
-**Rule 4: Show OOC consideration**+Everyone is here to have fun. Show OOC consideration towards your fellow players 
 +and do your best to make it memorable for everyone involved.
  
-Everyone is here to have fun. Ensure that you have an IC reason to engage in PK 
-and make it memorable for everyone involved. Show OOC consideration towards your 
-fellow players: 
   * Do not leave your opponent bound and unconscious for longer than necessary.   * Do not leave your opponent bound and unconscious for longer than necessary.
-  * Do not take gear that you do not need.+  * Do not take gear that you do not need, or offer the gear/money of your opponent.
   * Do not offer the gear/money of your opponent.   * Do not offer the gear/money of your opponent.
   * Do not engage with a NOPK character during a PK.   * Do not engage with a NOPK character during a PK.
   * High level characters should not take antagonistic actions towards low level characters without provocation and are expected to show an additional level of OOC consideration towards easy targets.   * High level characters should not take antagonistic actions towards low level characters without provocation and are expected to show an additional level of OOC consideration towards easy targets.
    
-**Rule 5: Stay online and active**+**Rule 14:** Stay online and active.
  
 Do not quit, go inactive, or idle out without permission from the participating Do not quit, go inactive, or idle out without permission from the participating
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 happened. In case of emergencies, state your emergency on the OOC line. happened. In case of emergencies, state your emergency on the OOC line.
    
-**Rule 6: Torture is allowed, but:**+**Rule 15:** Torture is allowed, but:
  
 Sundering Shadows allows torture, dismemberment, and other forms of Sundering Shadows allows torture, dismemberment, and other forms of
-punishment/abuse provided everyone involved complies with the following:+punishment/abuse, but nobody should ever be forced or coerced into playing out a 
 +scene of this nature. Therefore any player may, at any time:
  
-Nobody should be forced or coerced into playing something they are uncomfortable +  * Call for a <fade to black> to end the scene.
-with. Therefore, any player may, at any time: +
- +
-  * Call for a Fade to Black <help fade to black>.+
   * Call for less descriptive emotes.   * Call for less descriptive emotes.
-  * Ask to be killed rather than to roleplay the consequences of torture,loss of limbs, etc, or simply to end the scene. +  * Ask to be killed rather than to roleplay the consequences of torture, loss of limbs, etc., or simply to end the scene. 
 +  * Any scene sexual in nature MUST have the OOC consent of all players involved before the scene starts. 
   
-Any scene sexual in nature MUST have the OOC consent of all players involved. +If someone fails to respect a fade to black or withdrawal of consent, we ask 
- +that you log or screenshot the exchange and contact staff immediately. If no 
-  * Consent must be obtained before the scene starts. +staff is available, log off and use the <lawmail> command to let us know.
-  * Consent may be withdrawn at any time. It must be complied with. +
- +
-If someone fails to respect a fade to black or withdrawal of consent we ask that +
-you log or screenshot the exchange and contact staff immediately. If no staff is +
-available, log off and use the <lawmail> command to let us know. +
    
-====AFTER A PK==== +**Rule 16:** No repeat killings or harassment
- +
-**Rule 7: No repeat killings or harassment**+
  
 Repeatedly assaulting or killing the same character is considered harassment and Repeatedly assaulting or killing the same character is considered harassment and
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 have IC consequences. have IC consequences.
    
-**Rule 8: Always PK-mail**+**Rule 17:** Always PK-mail 
 + 
 +You are required to write a <pkmail> in the following circumstances: 
 +  
 +  * When you are involved in, or witness, a player vs player event, regardless of the outcome. 
 +  * When you commit, or are involved in, an action that makes you wanted in a city, even if that action was unintentional. 
 +  * When you place or claim a bounty on someone. 
 +  
 +This applies even if you have a NOPK flag or choose to invoke the <fade away> 
 +rule. 
 + 
 +The PK mail should include:
  
-When you engage in, or witness, a player killing incident, you are required to +  * Who engaged? When, where and why did it happen?    
-use the <pkmail> command to inform the staff of the following: +
-  * Who engaged? When, where and why did it happen?+
   * Were there any witnesses, casualties and/or property damage?   * Were there any witnesses, casualties and/or property damage?
   * What was the result of your encounter?   * What was the result of your encounter?
   * What, if any, precautions did you take to conceal or cover up the PK?   * What, if any, precautions did you take to conceal or cover up the PK?
  
-This applied regardless of the outcome. We also ask that you send us a pkmail +**Rule 18:** Death in PK
-when you hire an assassin and put a bounty on someone. +
-  +
-**Rule 9: Alts in PK**+
  
-If you play multiple characters and one of your alts is involved in a PK, we ask +After a PK has been resolved, please refer to <post pk> for rules on how to 
-that you exclusively play only that character for the next 7 days, until the +proceed.
-situation is resolved, or until you are PK'ed. This is to give other players +
-and the world itself time to respond. See <help alts> for more information. If +
-you are killed in the PK, you may not use another alt to initiate PK involving +
-the same characters for 7 days or until the situation has been resolved. +
-  +
-**Rule 10: Take a deep breath**+
  
-If your character is killed, they will be locked in a special death area where +**Below is the short version:**
-you can calm down and write your <pkmail>. If you hated the experience, consider +
-opting out of PK by asking the staff for a NOPK flag.+
  
-Everyone involved in the PK should now take a moment to calm down, write their +If you are killed in a PK, you will lose some experience and gain a NOPK flag. 
-avatarmail and refer to help <post pk rules> for how to proceed. Feel free to +The NOPK period following a death will last for 14 days, but you may choose to 
-contact staff for guidance.+take a voluntary absence of 7 days instead. During the NOPK period, you may not 
 +contact, scry or otherwise attempt to learn anything about your killers. You 
 +must avoid them, as well as anyone attempting to avenge your death and any 
 +popular public places. At the killer's request, you may be temporarily removed 
 +from plots or positions. 
 + 
 +If you kill someone in a PK, you must notify staff of any plots you wish the 
 +victim temporarily removed from. During the victim's NOPK period, you may not 
 +contact, scry or otherwise attempt to learn anything about them. You are, 
 +however, allowed to seek out any witnesses or other involved parties. 
 + 
 +If you witness or learn of a death, that character is dead until they choose to 
 +contact you. If you were directly involved in their death,  you should avoid the 
 +victim while you are pursuing, or being pursued by, their killer(s).
  
 Failure to comply with the rules will result in punishment and repeat offenders Failure to comply with the rules will result in punishment and repeat offenders
 may be banned and/or rid. If these rules are unclear, contact our staff for may be banned and/or rid. If these rules are unclear, contact our staff for
 clarification. clarification.
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